Crocus 'Romance'

Also Known As

Crocus chrysanthus 'Romance'
Romance Snow Crocus

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4"
W: 6"

planting zones

3a-8b

Crocus 'Romance' plant details

Crocus 'Romance' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocus 'Romance'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, rock garden, summer dormant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocus 'Romance'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Crocus chrysanthus 'Romance' is a beautiful cultivar with flowers in two colours of yellow: light, creamy yellow and rich, deep buttery yellow. The flowers are smaller than the large Dutch hybrids and bloom earlier. Species, or snow crocus, are some of the first bulbs to emerge in the late winter, two weeks before other forms. They will grow anywhere grass does, but don't mow them until the foliage dies back.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Most warm-tone crocuses are either cream or gold; Romance is a buttery yellow. Happily growing into vigorous clumps, this heart-warming crocus pops out of the soil early, often while snow is still present.